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Fire leadership

Get equipped to meet challenges and inspire change

The new Ä¢¹½AV Fire Leadership Program is now underway. After two years of development, we are proud to introduce a fully revamped slate of courses, certificates, and diplomas. This program equips those in the Canadian Fire Service with the most up-to-date, relevant, and important leadership skills and knowledge it takes to be the best.Ìý

How our fire leadership program works Accreditation Certificates and programs Diplomas Certifications Opportunities, resources, and support
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How our fire leadership program works

Today’s fire service needs leaders equipped to meet challenges and inspire change.

Offered 100% online, get in-demand skills that meet your professional certification requirements. Our certificates are stackable so you can accelerate your learning.Ìý

Fire leadership: Step-by-step

Step 1: Complete the certificates
Step 2: Earn your diploma in general fire leadership
Step 3: Take four executive leadership courses
Step 4: Get your diploma in executive fire leadership
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Accreditation

Along with meeting the high academic standards of Ä¢¹½AV, our Fire Leadership Program meets the standards of important organizations in the fire service.Ìý

  • The job performance requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 1021) form the basis for our Fire Officer III and Fire Officer IV designations.Ìý

  • Our program is audited by both of North America’s fire service accrediting agencies - (known as the Pro Board), and the .Ìý

  • This audit occurs every five years in agreement with the Nova Scotia Firefighters School and through our board membership on the .

Certificates and programs

For details on each certificate or program—includingÌýupcoming sessions,Ìýfees, andÌýdelivery formats—click the link in the listing to visit our registration site.

Unlike other Ä¢¹½AV programs, many of our courses don’t require an application—you can simply register. A few, however, do require one. This quick video shows you how to find your course, add it to your cart, and complete your registration in just a few steps.

Required courses:
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Elective courses (choose one):

Specialized certificates

Diplomas

Certifications

* For Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applicants seeking NFPA 1021 Fire Officer III and IV credits within the fire leadership Program, specific conditions apply. Please contactÌýrpl@dal.caÌýfor more information.Ìý

Opportunities, resources and support

Fast track your learning

Accelerate your path to certification with our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program. RPL allows you to apply your existing knowledge and skills to relevant courses, saving you time and effort.

See if you're eligible for RPL credits
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Upskilling your team?

Do you have a team that could benefit from a customized version of a certificate or course?Ìý

Explore our custom training options
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Enrolment and student support

Access student advising and support services to help you succeed.

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Questions? Connect with our team

Student Services Team

We can be reached by telephone or email from Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (AST).